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INTRODUCTION
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Managed Care and Value Based Contract Manager is responsible for contract management including negotiation, analysis interpretation, implementation, maintenance of the contract performance, and payer relations. The position coordinates, evaluates and oversees implementation of fee for service and value-based contracting and related responsibilities, population health/clinical integration, strategies, government contracts and partnering opportunities with regional employers. The position is responsible for coordination and communication between all key stakeholders and for developing new and existing relationships with third party payers to ensure competitive agreements to ensure best possible reimbursement methodologies.
- Build and maintain a strong functional Managed Care team through effective training, coaching, team building and succession planning.
- Developing and implementing strategies to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services provided.
- Negotiating contracts and agreements with healthcare providers and payers to align incentives with value-based care goals.
- Collaborating with payers to establish and monitor performance metrics and outcomes.
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of value-based care programs and interventions; Facilitating communication and coordination among different healthcare providers and settings to promote continuity of care.
- Identifying and implementing evidence-based practices and interventions to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Continuously seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement in the delivery of healthcare services.
- All other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience.
INTRODUCTION
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Managed Care and Value Based Contract Manager is responsible for contract management including negotiation, analysis interpretation, implementation, maintenance of the contract performance, and payer relations. The position coordinates, evaluates and oversees implementation of fee for service and value-based contracting and related responsibilities, population health/clinical integration, strategies, government contracts and partnering opportunities with regional employers. The position is responsible for coordination and communication between all key stakeholders and for developing new and existing relationships with third party payers to ensure competitive agreements to ensure best possible reimbursement methodologies.
- Build and maintain a strong functional Managed Care team through effective training, coaching, team building and succession planning.
- Developing and implementing strategies to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services provided.
- Negotiating contracts and agreements with healthcare providers and payers to align incentives with value-based care goals.
- Collaborating with payers to establish and monitor performance metrics and outcomes.
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of value-based care programs and interventions; Facilitating communication and coordination among different healthcare providers and settings to promote continuity of care.
- Identifying and implementing evidence-based practices and interventions to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Continuously seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement in the delivery of healthcare services.
- All other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supervisory contracting officer jobs.
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level II or III required
- Minimum five years of federal or defense contracting experience, including supervisory duties
- Deep knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency-specific supplements
- Experience administering contracts valued above the simplified acquisition threshold
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field
- Active or ability to obtain a security clearance, often at Secret level or above
Tips for Your Supervisory Contracting Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to contracting thresholds
Highlight the dollar value of contracts you've administered and the acquisition methods you've used, such as simplified acquisition, competitive negotiation, or sole-source awards. Hiring managers screen for experience at specific complexity levels, not just years of service.
List your FAC-C or DAWIA certification level
Federal and defense employers filter applicants by certification tier before reading anything else. Put your Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification level prominently near the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supervisory contracting officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target agencies that match your commodity experience
Contracting officers who specialized in IT services, construction, or medical supplies are valued differently across agencies. Match your past contract types to the agency's mission so your specialization reads as a direct fit, not a transferable skill.
Prepare a structured conflict-of-interest answer
Panel interviews for supervisory roles almost always include an ethics or organizational conflict-of-interest scenario. Prepare a specific example where you identified a potential conflict, the steps you took, and how you documented your decision before it becomes a live issue.
Negotiate using the full compensation picture
Federal and contractor positions each have distinct benefits structures, including leave accrual, retirement contributions, and locality pay adjustments. Understand what each employer is offering beyond base pay before entering a negotiation, so you can compare offers on the same terms.
Supervisory Contracting Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supervisory contracting officers?
The most active employers for supervisory contracting officers right now are Trane Technologies, Oscar Management Corporation, and Jobot, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and civilian federal agencies consistently account for the largest share of open roles.
How many supervisory contracting officer jobs are remote?
About 63% of supervisory contracting officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by employer type. Contract administration and policy oversight duties tend to be the most remote-compatible, while roles that require direct oversight of on-site contractors or classified systems are more likely to require an in-person presence.
How do you become a supervisory contracting officer?
Start by building contracting experience as a contract specialist or procurement analyst, then earn your Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting at progressively higher levels. Seek out increasingly complex contract types, demonstrate your ability to mentor junior staff, and document your supervisory experience clearly on federal applications before applying to supervisory grades.
Can you get a supervisory contracting officer job with limited experience?
Candidates with limited direct experience can get a foothold by targeting entry-level contract specialist roles that lead directly into the supervisory track. Prioritize roles that offer formal FAC-C training, exposure to complex acquisitions, and opportunities to lead small teams or coordinate across departments, since those experiences form the core of a supervisory promotion package.
What does the supervisory contracting officer interview process look like?
Most employers use a structured panel interview with behavioral questions drawn from federal competency frameworks, covering leadership, conflict resolution, acquisition ethics, and technical judgment. Expect a scenario round where you're asked how you'd handle a protest, a sole-source justification challenge, or a team performance issue, followed by questions about your approach to workload distribution and staff development.
Where can I find and apply to supervisory contracting officer jobs?
You can find and apply to supervisory contracting officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and certification level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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